To reduce bruising, your dermatologist may recommend that you avoid certain medications and supplements, like NSAIDs and fish oil pills, before your procedure.
The other most common side effect is swelling, Dr. Both of those issues should resolve within a week. In the case of undereye fillers, this causes the area to have a light bluish hue. Fortunately, this can be treated with an injection of hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down the hyaluronic acid in the filler. Another possible, more serious side effect is the development of nodules after the injection, but those can also be resolved with hyaluronidase.
One of the more serious and rare! This can block the blood vessel, even resulting in blindness. If your filler is going directly under the eye, your dermatologist is undoubtedly going to use a hyaluronic acid filler, such as Restylane, Belotero, and Juvederm, which may also be used in other parts of the face.
But it does degrade over time, meaning that your fillers are temporary. Dermal fillers are generally marketed as lasting from six months to a year, but both of the experts SELF spoke to for this story note that undereye fillers tend to last longer than that closer to 18 months because the fillers are in an area of your face that moves less than, say, the lips.
Some dermatologists use a slightly different approach, Dr. TL;DR: No matter how good that Groupon deal is, it's always safer to see a professional—it is your face , after all. On to the fun part. As of now, under-eye filler is an off-label treatment, meaning it hasn't received FDA approval. That doesn't mean it's illegal to get under-eye filler or anything—but it's still smart to go into the process knowing that there are some risks even if they're rare.
That said, rarer and more serious side effects can also occur, including the Tyndall effect when the skin turns bluish or death of tissue around the eye. Most of Dr.
Maiman's patients choose to go with a topical anesthetic , which is left on for 20 to 40 minutes before the injection area is sterilized and the procedure takes place. This cuts way, way back on any potential pain, though your mileage is going to vary here, of course. Do you cry when you stub your toe? You might not love this. Also, a quick heads up that there's usually a slight popping noise during the injection.
Maiman says that under-eye filler is non-invasive, has little to no downtime, and a lot of patients keep going on with their regular days afterwards. Aside from that, there is no real aftercare required.
It goes without saying that there are a lot of things to keep in mind when determining if under-eye filler is right for you think: the cost, the potential side effects, the pain level. But if you're a good candidate—remember: under-eye filler is the move for people with volume loss, not increased pigment— take the time to find a certified pro with lots of experience.
And if you're still on the fence, there's no harm in booking a consultation with a dermatologist to walk through all of your options. United States. It's also known as tear trough filler, with "tear trough" as in the "tear" that you cry, not "tear" a piece of paper referring to the region beneath the eye sockets where tears collects.
For the under-eye area, injectors typically use fillers made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar in the body. Hyaluronic acid adds volume, causing the skin to appear fuller and more supple. It's also gradually absorbed by the body over the course of about six months, according to Konstantin Vasyukevich , M. This means the effects are temporary, and they wear off rather than requiring removal of the filler.
However, you can have the filler dissolved if you want it gone right away — more on that later. While under-eye filler can be helpful for those looking to hide dark circles, it can also be helpful at encouraging a more youthful look in the absence of dark circles. As mentioned, you may experience volume loss in the face as you age, but you could also have a natural puffiness under your eyes that's hereditary rather than a result of aging.
Strategically placed filler can help in either scenario. Under-eye dark circles have various potential causes — including genetics and even allergies! You should start by seeing a "medical professional for a proper assessment to determine if there is volume depletion vs. Puffiness resulting from allergies, genetics, or environmental factors can be camouflaged with dermal fillers, says Dr.
Therefore those individuals would not be ideal candidates," explains Dr. By and large, hyaluronic acid is the go-to type of filler for under-eye use, though some injectors can use other types of filler, says Dr.
These include poly-l-lactic acid fillers, which stimulate the body's natural collagen production and offer longer-lasting results, as well as calcium hydroxyapatite fillers, which are the longest-lasting and thickest of the types of fillers, he says.
But longer-lasting doesn't necessarily mean better. Generally speaking, a thin and pliable filler such as Belotero or Volbella two brands of hyaluronic acid injectables are the best options as they offer natural results when placed under the eyes, says Dr. As it applies to aesthetic treatments, hyaluronic acid can scatter blue light more strongly than red light, contributing to that visible bluish tint when it's injected too superficially.
While Restylane and Juvederm are two of the hyaluronic acid-based fillers commonly used under the eyes, Dr. Halim counts Belotero as a personal favorite for its minimal tendency to retain water and thus contribute to swelling around the delicate eye area.
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